It was unavoidable. I am fifty years old. However, I am 50+ years old. FIFTY people, 50, half a century, five decades. They say black doesn’t crack. I agree I’m sexier at 50. Unfortunately, I’ve outlived good music, using the telephone just to “call” someone & we used to call…
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Get practical tips from DuffelBagSpouse Travel for maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a military spouse on the go. As an Army Wife and Air Force & Navy Mom, she offers straightforward advice on eating right, exercising regularly, and keeping a positive mindset. Her blog provides insights on balancing home and family life, engaging in self-care, and nurturing relationships. Learn about her favorite hiking trails, beauty routines, and spa experiences. It’s all about making your well-being a priority and thriving through the ups and downs of frequent moves.
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Amazon’s World Book Day Giveaway
In honor of World Book Day on March 7, 2024, Amazon is giving away nine diverse Kindle books for everyone’s reading pleasure.
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10 Things to do Before Going on Vacation
Finally, it’s the day of your trip abroad. It never changes, you still get excited. And when you’re excited you forget things. Most of these tips will also help you relax, enjoy your vacation and plan your return with a brief checklist so it will also make coming back home better too.
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Why do Americans Fear Everything?
A few days ago I had a passing conversation that bothered me. Someone posted “a problem” in a Facebook group. She said that after making her profile public, she was getting a lot of friend requests from the Middle East. And now she was concerned for her family’s safety. I…
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My Fight With Depression and Suicide
It might surprise some that I survived not one but two deep depressive episodes. Depression is a serious condition many of us have to deal with. However until recently, especially throughout the military, it was considered a weakness. Your mental health, like your body and soul, needs exercise too.
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Expat Problems: Why I Never Get to Practice My French
Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always wanted to speak more than one language. Je parle un peau francais et, hablo un poco Espanol, und ich spreche ein bisschen Deutch. And I know a few easy phrases in Hangul. But the only language I speak fluently, smh, is English. I…
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The Thoughts of a Travel Ambivert
Most people would never consider me an introvert. And I’m not. But I don’t think I am an extrovert either. If I had to classify myself, I’m a thoughtful extrovert. Or an ambivert traveler– a combination of both. I’m just as comfortable in a crowd or alone in the space…
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Vinyasa at the Bluejacket Crossing Vineyard & Winery
Looking for a new way to enjoy a glass of wine. As if you needed one, right? However, Bluejacket Crossing Vineyard & Winery has come up with the solution to a problem I don’t think exists. But it’s still awesome. Nurture mind, body, and soul in the vineyard with a…